by Simon Bowens | Dec 13, 2018 | Energy
Warrington Borough Council has agreed to invest £58m in two solar farms in Hull and York according to the BBC.
by Simon Bowens | Dec 13, 2018 | Climate science
PWC’s Low Carbon Economy Index 2018 published in October details how none of the G20 countries are on track to meet commitments to keep global temperature increases below two degrees (nevermind the 1.5 degrees demanded by the Paris Agreement. The report also...
by Simon Bowens | Dec 13, 2018 | Buildings, Energy
A stakeholder in Energise Barnsley, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, has through their ‘Low Carbon Agenda’ fitted over 600 air source heat pumps (ASHPs) in domestic dwellings, replacing gas boilers, through the tenant management company Berneslai Homes. With the...
by Simon Bowens | Dec 13, 2018 | Fossil fuel extraction, Uncategorized
Government proposals to change the planning system to speed up shale gas exploration are coming under mounting scrutiny. The proposals include granting permitted development rights to exploration well sites and deciding on shale gas production plans in Whitehall...
by Simon Bowens | Dec 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
We want to make sure as many people know about Zero Carbon Yorkshire and our work to bring people together across Yorkshire to tackle climate change. We’ve produced a lovely new leaflet to encourage people to get involved. We’d be massively grateful if you...
